Molk picked a very bad day to be away from the TV Blackbox recording studio. It was a day when managing Director of the ABC, Michelle Guthrie, was unceremoniously sacked, Karl Stefanovic was saved and a Sunrise producer attacked our little podcast.

Each week a washed-up TV Producer (Rob McKnight), a TV writer and executive (Dan Bennett), an EMMY award winner (Jay Cagatay) & TV enthusiast and commentator (Steve Molk) take you behind the scenes, wade through the pr spin and launch into the reality that is the Australian television business.

In this episode:

The industry reacts to the surprising news of Michelle Guthrie's sacking (including some high profile people at the ABC who tweeted their pleasure)

Just when it looked like Karl Stefanovic and E.P. Mark Calvert from the TODAY show would be shown the door, the boss at Nine shows his support... but with a warning

A Sunrise producer attacks TV Blackbox over our story about Justin Bieber

We break down the Sam Newman 'resignation' where he didn't really resign at all

Ten set's tongues wagging with a new website domain, just what does it all mean?

Seven wins another week even though their main channel has fallen apart

It's Sunday Bloody Sunday for ten... battered and bruised after getting a shocking 5.8% share for the main channel on Sunday night

Drama writer Bevan Lee say you don't have a right to complain about his shows

Today Tonight in Adelaide sets a new record

And can we enjoy classic TV shows in the #metoo era?

TV BlackBox is your weekly source of inside information across all facets of the Australian TV industry.

Co-Creator and Viewer’s Advocate for TVBlackbox.com.au, Steve Molk is sharply focused on the business of TV in Australia across all its formats - FTA broadcast, commercial, subscription, BVOD, catch up & SVOD.

Based in Brisbane he's a passionate advocate for Australian-made programming, particularly drama and comedy. He loves podcasting, gaming & watching too much TV.